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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-09

NEWS reaches Brazil from Europe, where
Emperor Dom Pedro is travelling, that he will
never be able to resume his duties as the
ruler of that most prosperous of the South
American States and nowhere outside of his
own country, will that news be more unwel-
come than in the United States. His visit to
us a number of years ago called the attention
of Americans to Brazil and it's institutions
and it became we'll known that through the
wise administration of Dom Pedro his coun-
try was improving rapidly, and steadily rising
to high place among the nations of the
earth. He made careful study of American
institutions, and profted by his studies
Upon his return home he adopted many of
our ideas of business, government and educa-
ton to the conditions of Brazil, and from
then until his recent breaking down, has
always acknowledged his indebtedness to this
country for much that is admirable in his
domain. He encouraged commercial relations
with US, and has shown his appreciation of
the attentions shown him, when a visitor
here, on all occasions. His serious illness
(diabetes) is calamity to Brazil, and Amer
lea extends its hearty sympathy
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-09

At recent conference of American libra
rians held at Thousand Islands, nearly two
hundred were present, representing libraries
in nearly every Northern State. The confer
ence lasted four days, and was devoted en-
tirely to matters relating to the formation and
management of libraries, the collecting of
books, etc. The discussions showed that the
number of public libraries in the United
States, already large, is steadily increasing
and that they constantly improving in
organization and management The fact
would seem to indicate that the taste for read
ing books is not on the decline, notwithstand-
ing the constant increase in periodical litera-
ture. 1t is true the average public library
contains large amount os trash, especially in
the way of juvenile literature and fiction, but
they contain also fair proportion of books
worth reading. The multiplication of books
and libraries Indicates that we are reading
people.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-09
The Rule of Gould.

NEW YORK. Oct 6-The following will appear
Al the leading editorial article in to-morrows
Sun:
Western Union will not get possession of the
Baltimore & Ohio telegraph system because Mr.
Garrett will oppose tho transfer. Mr.. Garrett
il powerless in the matter if for other reason
than that Mr.. Gould has no competitor for the
property, and inasmuch as it's sale 10 compul-
sorry and he 10 the only purchaser. it must go to
him. Mr.. Could until few days since. had q
competitor for it In the shape OF a Western as
ISOLATION OF business men, who were willing 20
give a higher price than Mr.. Gould has paid. but
the sharp practice which has suddenly taken the
property out of the market has made it impossi-
to proceed further in the matter, even if a
al and practicable opportunity were still
..ilabls, which is doubtful
''The establishment Of tho Western Union in
the undisputed monopoly of so great aud vital
public service the telegraph will not be
viewed with either content or resignation by the
public. The distrast of mr.. Gould and his
associates, and tho suspicion that attaches to
their methods and practices, are too profound
and too we'll rooted in the public mind to ac nit
great public service. We should not be pre-
pared to intrust Mr.. Gould and his colleagues
with the administration OF the postal system of
our country. 1t would imply. in the public
estimation, grave calamity. And yet
his administration Of the telegraph is
likely to be much prejudcial
to public and private interests than
his administration Of the postal system could
possibly be. It is long lane that has turn
ing but it may we'll be understood
later that the governments of the United States
shall not acquire the teleeraphs OF the country.
and that no Vaccinations of Mr.. Gould, and no
oppressiod Of individuals. public or private, will
ever black mail and coerce the people of tnis
country into consenting that the Western I'm
Jon shall be unloaded upon the government
And there will be other and independent tele-
graphs. too"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-09

belonging to the ideal teacher pictured here;
but Beecher was called a hereto by the zeal
OTIS who are endeavoring, as DIR. Parker says,
to create papal infallibilitv Chased upon the
obstinacy Of ignorance and the prejudice Of
self complacency." How these theologians
will characterize the Englishman and his
creed can only be conjectured; but those
whose opinions are not absolutely fixed will
learn from it that there is nothing incom patti
BILE between the most liberal Christianity and
the highest and truest orthodoxy. This is
truth that has been often repeated by many
religious teachers, but never more forcibly, nor
clearly, nor eloquently than in this address.
If it shall reveal the error of his way to any
minister who has proceeded on the theory that
salvation is of grammar" or who is harden
ing brotherhood into papacy," then DR.. Par
ker will not have come to America in vain
For the benefit of such, for those who will be
glad to have their own discomfort with dog
mas, the human Qualifications Of the love Of
God, so plainly formulated, and for those
who enjoy in literary sense fine piece of Wig
orous English, the Journal gives room to the
Hnostscript
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-09
The Sultan's Morning Prayer.

UIlve Harper
The Sultan stands erect with his face to the
east and his feet his praying carpet. and
placing the thumbs of each hand under each ear,
he spreads his bands like wings, lifting his ears
upward as if to catch any sound from heaven,
and with his hands in this position must turn
first to the right and Spit then to the left, and
then dropping his hands to hrs side hold them
rigid lille he bends his knee and then his whole
BODY forward from his knees until his foreheAd
touches the floor three times He repeats his
prayer in this position and gets upon his feet
again without touching his hands to the floor
ano again makes wings of his ears and again
spits right and left, and his prayer is over Ev-
ery Turk believes that be has two attendant
spirits, one good and one evil and as he Is not
sure which side the emissary of Shiatan has pre-
empted. he spits at both to make sure.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-09
MINOR MENTION.

THE Bible scenes which composed the Yelled
Prophets tableaux at ST. Louis, did not excite
that reverence and devout sentiment in the
mind of tie populace which was expected by
some. The sacred character of the representa-
tons, in fact, seems to have made little impress
sion on tho spectators, and were greeted just as
profane circus might have BEEN According to
local report "the band IN front of the Samson
float was beseeched to play Chippy. Get Your
Hair Gut and there were loud calls for "A Life
on the Ocean Wave when Jonah and the whale
hove in sight As rule the musical selections
were not appropriate to the scenes. however
One band played Marching Through Georgia
as an accompaniment to the scene of Josiah be-
ing borne from the field OF Megiddo, and this
selection was literally applauded by the crowd"
AS a moral object lesson this remarkable exhibit
ton can hardly be regarded as a success.
ONE OF the Irish ENJOYS now in this country,
is full .hedge6 baronet, and his full fedged
name is Sir Thomas Henry Grattan Esmonde.
He is a great grandson of the celebrated Henry
Grattan At the public welcome given him AID
Mr. Arthur O'Connor the other night in New
York, Sir Thomas made a short speech in which.
referring to his recent arrival in the country, he
said: II am fresh in America" He did not
know he was using a local slang. and did not
derstand the laughter which continued for sew
era. minutes.
THE late Rev. Marshall w. Taylor, one of the
most distinguished colored men the country ever
produced, made indianapolis his home,
though away himself nearly all the time the
editor of the Southwestern Christian Advocate.
at New Orleans. He had purchased small
home for his wife and three children. paying $50
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-09
EFFECTS OF RING RULE.

The revolt in the Democratic party in Bal
timore Is attracting wide attention. Many
of the oldest and most prominent members of
the party have rebelled against the ring rule
that has for years controlled that city, and,
indeed, the whole State of Maryland, and the
indications are that the German Higgins
Rasin gang will soon be overthrown. The
reformers have issued an address, in which
they say that there is no Democratic party in
Baltimore, but an organization of bosses, call
ing themselves the party an organization
which ''is purely commercial association,
trading in legislation and patronage as a
business" which ''has banded together the
criminal classes of the city for election and
other purposes" It is further asserted that
within the last few months no less than seven
murderers have received appointments under
the national, State and city governments;
and all these statements are strongly sup
ported by conclusive evidence. In the face
of protests this state of things has continued,
Senator German, assisted by Eugene Higgins.
being largely responsible, until now there
arises enough public resentment to give rea-
son to hope that political reform may come
out of this Democratic Nazareth.
This condition of affairs in Baltimore is
the natural sequence of ring rule; and it
serves to give warning to citizens of Indi-
annapolis, which, if needed, will keep Coy and
his gang from control of this city's affairs.
and, if not, will surely bring forth the same
fruits here there. Coy aspres in Indian
apolis to be the boss of the city government,
and just as sure as he succeeds this city will
be political stencil in the nostrils of the
country, as Baltimore is now. He seeks to
accomplish his purposes by the same sort of
means that Higgins, Rasin and that ilk have
disgraced Baltimore with-by the corrupt use
of money in elections, by the use of criminals
as allies. by forging tallysheets and stuhing
ballot-boxes, by placing in judicial positions
tools of his own selection, and by appealing
to the lowest element of society to help him,
by the promise of 'wide-open" policy when
he is master.
There is danger that he may succeed, I'M
less the people arouse and prevent it at the
election this week, where they can admins
ter such rebuke will dispose of him for
the future. He is standing menace to the
welfare of this city, and, Republican or Dem
ocrat, every citizen should have enough inter-
est in Indianapolis to help crush him out.
What will it avail us to get natural gas and
the consequent Improvement in business if
this saloon-keeping boss shall advertise our
city as lawless community Capital will
not gravitate to such a place. On the con-
trary, it will become hot-bed for criminals,
paradise for the immoral and disgrace
among the cities of the country.
Contrast what Baltimore is and what Indi-
annapolis may be, and then go to work for
victory Tuesday that will make this
place where business is safe because the laws
are enforced, and where homes are pleasant
because vice is frowned upon.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-09
BEAUTY ON WHEELS.
One Hundred Women Who Ride Trlcycles
in Washington.

One Hundred Women Who Ride Trlcycles
In Washington.
Philadelphia Record.
One hundred women ride tricycles in Wash
ington. The smoothness Of the streets makes
the work easier than it is anywhere else, and
the encouragement given by their male relatives
in the cycle clubs strengthens them to face the
public. Most of the women have a special cos
tune in the nature Of riding habit with the
train cut off. Nevertheless it takes them a
good while to get over their nervousness and
their self-conscousness to really enjoy
their ride. Very few of them ride in the day.
time. although the most proficient of them all
the Misses Gallaudet. the daughters of tie pres
ident of the Columbia Institution for Deaf
Mutes-never ride at any other time.
These young ladies ride with perfect ease and
grace They show the possibilities of the tri-
cycles to perfection as they sweep through the
streets noiseless wings. have never seen
better or more beautiful riding. They the
envy and the despair Of their less successful
rivals. These ladies worry along as best they
can through the friendly darkness of the even
ing, happy ii they como out of their adventures
own machines, but large number of them pat
ronize the ''cyclsrles" OF course, those whs
travel in the evening arc always accompanied
by gentlemen. But their escorts cannot pre-
vent their taking tumb now and then-some
times with serious results.
l met party of two women and two men
coming down Fifteenth street on Monday night
about midnight who. am certain. must have
happen. you know, especially on dark nights
And it 10 a nightly sight TO sec man pushing
tired-out woman up billy street picking her
up out of the grasp of the upset machine. In
dress caught in one of the wheels. and when the
machine turned over on the top of her, her dress
had TO be cut away with penknifs. Neverthe-
less. they all enjoy it, good and bad riders alike.
The steady work required is delightful exercise
and the feeling of power and comfort combined
IL very grateful
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-09

THE postscript to Rev. DIR. Parker's eulogy
of Henry Ward Beecher is, like the postscript
to a woman's letter. the choicest and most
important part of all. AS eloquent and APP
preciative as was the tribute paid to the de-
parted pastor by the friend standing in his
old pulpit, last week, the appendix to this
Bpeech-not delivered at tina dine on account
of the length of the whole-is the true climax
of the brilliant effort. The first ia descriptive
of Beecher's manner, and methods, and char
ecteristics; the latter is an exposition of his
creed as understood by one of equally broad
aud catholic views. Whether the Brooklyn
preacher was the possessor of the lofty faith
and deep spiritual insight which is ascribed to
him. or held to such grandeur of doctrine,
may or may not be true; that is point to be-
determined by those who knew him, or think
hey knew him, best. The feature of the
lrlogy is not in the personal application OF its
thoughts. but in the Interpretation it gives of
true evangelical doctrine and its denunciation
Of narrow sectarianism, OF systematic the
PIGGY and theologians. Beecher's Hberality,
great as it was, may have fallen short Of that
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-09

A RESOLUTION adopted at the recent session
of the Grand Army of the Republic is as
follows:
Resolved. That is contrary to the rules
and principles of the Grand Army of the Re-
public that any department, post or organiza-
tion shall attend. or by their presence as an
organization encourage the erection of monu-
ments in honor of men who distinguished
themselves by their services in the cause of
treason and rebellion"
There is no immediate prospect of the erec-
ton of monuments of any sort in Indiana, but
still the resolution may have its bearing.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-09

THE New York Tribune says the President
In his speeches uses expect" in the sense Of
"presume" or Suppose" and says Social
when he means "sociable." Quite likely;
much better educated persons than Mr..
Cleveland make these errors.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-09
A Cheerful Retrospect.


which steals ove- the aged brain OF Rev Father
Swembergh. of Orlando. Fla. During long.
peaceful. untroubled life In that region of
flowers and balmy air, he has been the officiat-
ing priest at 113 executions, and four other red
handed murderers al the binders.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-09

AS most of the necessities of life have in
creased in price con account of the dry
weather." the easiest way for the coal dealers
to explain the rise in rates on that commodity
is to lay it to the drought. This will save
lots of elaborate lying and will be as readily
believed as any other explanation.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-09

WHAT has William Morris, the wealthy
manufacturer of aesthetic wallpapers and the
author of the Earthly Paradise" in common
with Anarchists And yet, according to the
dispatches, he presided over their meeting in
London the other night, and talked foolishly
about the persecution" of the Chicago MUIR
derers. Mr. Morriss earthly paradise" will
never materialize If he continues in this
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-09

MINNEAPoLIs people who have been fight
ing for street-car conductors under circum-
stances even more discouraging than those
at last succeeded. The company has sue
cumbed to the pressure, and conductors have
been put on. They will be placed on Indian
npolis lines before many months if the right
men are elected next Tuesday.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-09

Coal dealers are overwhelmed with regret
1t the unfortunate necessity they are under of
raising the price of the fuel; but it has not
been noticed that any of them are so agitated
as to hasten the operations of natural-gas
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-09
TWELVE PAGES.

The Sunday Journal has double the cir
culation of any Sunday paper in Indiana
Price five cents.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-09

LADIES are proverbially secretive concerning
their age. but it is not often we meet with so
puzzling statement as is made by The Literary
World concerning English female novelist
"Ws can tell our readers. the very highest
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-09

AMERICANS have shown some enterprise in
gard to Opponents, but nothing to equal that of
a young Cana dian who few days ago eloped
from Montreal with two married women at once.
The happy family were arrested en- route, and
the women sent back to their husbands.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-07-28
REPORToRIAL STYLES

now John Smiths Demise Wss Recorded
In the Papers OF His Native Town.
A Plain. Cnrarnished TGte. John
Smith fell down last night and brske
his neck.
The Florid STYLE. Our esteemed
townsman. Mr.. John Smith who has
gone in and out among US for many
years. and whose form and features
were as well known in our streets -
the familiar horse-cars which wind
their slow and melancholy way
through the city. has finally sue
cumbed to the inevitable fate which
hangs over us all; the grim monster
in Mr.. Smiths case coming in the
form of sudden precipitation to the
sidewalk. The fall resulted in the sew
GRANGE of his trachelian vertebrse. and
death instantly intervening. the spirit
of our esteemed fellow-citi1en SCARED
toward that realm where sidewalks
present none of those pitfalls and in
equal,ies which beset the unwary upon
this mundane sphere.
The Enterprisiag Form At twenty
three minutes past nine o'clock last
night sad and distressing casualty 10.
CURED n the corner ofDock square and
Canton street. by which the city lose.
IN estimabie si:zen. . wife 3 lend
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-07-28
HE TALKED TOO MUCH.

The Mean Advantages Taken By IN In
Quisitivs DAkot. Assessor.
A man from Minnesota moved to
Dakota this week and bought farm .
few miles from Sioux Falls. He was
just getting settled when. day before
yesterday. Il man with book under
his arm leaned over the fence and
said:
Just bought this land. strangcr2"
"Yes."
mighty fine farm"
Eyes. sir. very fine."
'.Must be worth s.. O00."
..More'n that paid $500 for It.
Then there are indications of coal on
it. which are alone worth 5000"
THAT SOP"
''Yes. sir. There's coal on it sure.
Then the new railroad is going across
one corner and q town is plated there
now. 1 consider my farm worth
SIS. 900 of any mans money"
Fifteen thousand. hey?"
Eyes. sir, SIS. 900 at least-l wouldn't
take cent less. What are you put
ting down in the book"
''Oh. nothing much. You see l am
the assessor. Other farms around here
ain. worth more'n fifteen hundred or
two thousand. but I've just put yours
down at the figure you mentioned
seems you insist. Good mornin'. sir.
glad you've moved into the neighbour
hood. "-Dakota 6clI
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-07-28

spotted. and the sidewaikA fences and
shade trees in our neighborhood have
been spattered and speckled sMntil
strangers stop and gaze in astonish-
ment. Twas intending to say to Mr..
Bowser last night that I wouldn't
stand it another day. but before had :
chance to he went out for q smoke. In
his Observation-Disclosures he walked mp
the front steps and sat down to muse
in the cleaning. I think he unused
for half an hour. at the end of which
time he came rushing in. Ee was COW
cred with green and lead color and
Queen Ann and purple paints. and As
he turned himself around for me to sec
he waved his arms and shouted:
"Woman. don't you laugh at me!
You dragged me into this, and if l
don't get even with you my name isn't
Bowser!' Detroit Free Press.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-07-28
D. &c B

A, Dock square: B. Canton street; c. the IN.
equality; D. the body.
The B'o,cer representative placed a
brick. which he was SO fortunate ~ to
find near by. under the head of the de-
ceased. and then departed in search Of
the police and for medical attendance.
When he returned he found the body
guarded by Patrolman Michael Nc
Clubbem. the efficient officer of Station
No. So. who. it will be remembered. oc-
cupied SO enviable part in the ap-
prehension of the ADVANTAGEOUS Kids,
an organization Of youthful marau-
ders. whose depredations had Great
ed terrible panic among the candy
and toy shops Of the Forty-eiglth
Ward. DR.. Sawemoff arrived soon
after, and upon examining the Dody.
pronounced that the neck was broken.
Mr.. Smith was conveyed to his once
happy home. but now the abode Of
despair. The lamentations of Mrs.
Smith and the group of orphaned chill
dren were hcartrending, and the Blower
reporter. accustomed IS he is to scenes
Of woe, was forced to retire behind the
shelter of friendly raip-water hogs
head. and relieve his overcharged feel
ings in sympathetic tears. When he
had recovered himself the Blower re-
porter emerged from his retirement. to
find that all that was mortal of Mr..
Smith had been removed within doors
and round the body was circled the
afflicted family. The following dia-
gram shows the position Of the several
persons present.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-07-28

ind affection4ste husband. and = lares .
and interesting familys kind and in
dulgent father. Mr.. John Smith. the
celebrated cobbler OF No 1915 Short
street. while walking along Canton
street. met with an inequality of the
sidewalk Just as he reached tho correr
of Dock square. and striking thereon
the big toe Of his left foot. he fell .
stark and senseless corpse. his BODY
when discovered by Bfowsr represen-
tstive lying at an angle of thirty-fiv de-
grecs with the line of the curb. The
following diagram will help the reader
to understand the conditions of the Sc
cident. It was drawn on tn, spot bv
the Blo,oer's artist and may be relied
upon rs being accurate: